Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) executive director Richard A. Pearson is urging all “law-abiding gun owners” to turn out for Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) on March 27 in Springfield.

“This is the best chance for law-abiding gun owners to show how important our Second Amendment rights are to us,” Pearson said in a March 21 bulletin sent to members. “IGOLD could not come at a more opportune time. I expect legislation to begin to move in a few weeks. Now is the time to show legislators how dedicated we are to preserving our Second Amendment rights.”

Former National Rifle Association president David Keene | By Gage Skidmore

Former National Rifle Association president David Keene is scheduled as the keynote speaker. Keene is also past president of the American Conservative Union and a television commentator.

“I have known David for a long time,” Pearson added in the bulletin. “You will not find a stauncher supporter of the Second Amendment.”

Pearson pointed to Senate Bill 1000 in his bulletin, which he claims would eliminate the appeals process for Maryland citizens who are denied a Maryland Handgun Permit.

“[Maryland is] one of those anti-gun states that demonstrates the total disdain anti-gunners have for gun owners,” Pearson wrote.

IGOLD will also feature a Bank of Springfield Center reception, where revelers can purchase tickets to meet Keene for $250, with the proceeds going toward Second Amendment rights efforts. Doors open at 10: 30 a.m.

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